Windstream expands broadband Internet service to Old Washington

HUDSON -- More residents and businesses in southeast Ohio now have the benefit of high-speed access to the Internet with Windstream's latest expanded coverage area.

The cities include Chester in Meigs County, Old Washington in Cambridge County and Coolville in Athens County.

Windstream broadband uses existing phone lines to connect to the Internet at speeds up to 100 times faster than dial-up access, allowing for quicker connections to graphic-intensive Web sites and faster file downloading. Customers also can surf the Internet and talk on the telephone or send a fax at the same time.

"Windstream's broadband access allows our customers throughout northeast Ohio to be more productive and get more from their Internet experience," said Susan Schraibman, Windstream's vice president for Ohio. "With our broadband service, not only can you accomplish more in less time, but you have an always-on connection over a dedicated path."

Windstream offers pricing options for broadband service, including $29.95 for 1.5 Mbps service and $34.95 for 3.0 Mbps service.

Home networking options also are available so customers can access broadband service from multiple computers anywhere in their homes.

"Customers can take their computer anywhere in the house and maintain a high-speed Internet connection," Schraibman said. "Plus, Windstream does not charge extra for connecting additional computers to its broadband connection as do some Internet access providers."

Customers who agree to a one-year term for Windstream broadband service will receive a free modem that will be delivered with the hardware and software needed to self-install the service.

For more information, call 1-888-925-5835 or go to www.windstream.com for details on qualifying for broadband service.